The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has released the official notification for recruitment of fresher Engineering Graduates as Engineer Trainee (ET)-2026 in Electrical, Electronics, Civil, and Computer Science disciplines through GATE-2026. The PowerGrid invites online applications from eligible B.E./B.Tech graduates who have a valid score in GATE-2026 to join as Executives and contribute to the nation's power sector transformation. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates seeking challenging roles in a leading PSU.
The POWERGRID ET-2026 Notification was published on 27th September 2025 under Advertisement No. CC/04/2025. The Candidates must first apply for GATE-2026 (extended registration with late fee open until 9th October 2025), and POWERGRID online applications will commence tentatively in February/March 2026. Interested and eligible candidates must carefully read the detailed POWERGRID notification before proceeding.
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Tentative Vacancies
Advertisement No. CC/04/2025 (POWERGRID/ET-2026)
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Post Names |
Engineer Trainee (ET) |
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Total Vacancies |
Tentative |
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Age Limit |
Up to 28 years |
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Monthly Salary |
Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000 (Training); Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (Post-Training) |
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Minimum Qualification |
B.E./B.Tech with 60% + Valid GATE-2026 Score |
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Selection Process |
GATE Score (85%) + GD (3%) + PI (12%) |
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Job Location |
All India |
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Last Date |
March 2026 (Tentative) |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Discipline List:
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Discipline |
GATE-2026 Paper |
Qualification |
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Electrical |
EE |
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Power Systems |
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Electronics |
EC |
B.E./B.Tech in Electronics & Communication |
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Civil |
CE |
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
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Computer Science |
CS |
B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Age Limit:
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Post Name |
Age Limit |
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Engineer Trainee |
Up to 28 years as on 31.12.2025 |
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Age Relaxation |
OBC(NCL): 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PwBD: 10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST); Ex-SM: As per rules |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
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Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
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Engineer Trainee |
Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) from recognized University/Institute with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA in relevant discipline (Electrical/Electronics/Civil/Computer Science) + Valid GATE-2026 Score in corresponding paper. |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Selection Process:
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GATE-2026 Score (85% weightage) |
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Group Discussion (3% weightage) |
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Personal Interview (12% weightage) |
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Document Verification & Medical Fitness |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Application Fee:
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 500/- |
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SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-SM / Departmental |
Nil |
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Payment Method |
Online (Payment Gateway) |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Important Dates:
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GATE-2026 Online Application Opening |
28th August 2025 |
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GATE-2026 Regular Closing (Without Late Fee) |
28th September 2025 |
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GATE-2026 Extended Closing (With Late Fee) |
9th October 2025 |
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POWERGRID Online Application Start (Tentative) |
February/March 2026 |
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POWERGRID Last Date for Online Application (Tentative) |
March 2026 |
POWERGRID Engineer Trainee 2026 Important Links:
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POWERGRID Detailed Notification PDF |
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GATE-2026 Apply Online link |
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POWERGRID Apply Online link (Tentative) |
Available from February 2026 |
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How to Apply POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026:
The POWERGRID Online Registration will be made through the official career portal (www.powergrid.in) after GATE-2026 results. The POWERGRID ET-2026 Online Registration Process Steps as follow:-
➢ Step 1: Eligible candidates must register and appear for GATE-2026 in the corresponding paper via gate2026.iitg.ac.in (extended deadline: 9th October 2025 with late fee).
➢ Step 2: After GATE-2026 results (tentative February 2026), visit POWERGRID career section, register using GATE Application No., and fill the online form. Upload photograph, signature, and documents (GATE scorecard, educational certificates, category/PwBD certificate if applicable).
➢ Step 3: Pay the application fee (if applicable) through online payment gateway. Submit the application form before the tentative March 2026 deadline. Retain GATE admit card and scorecard for verification.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the age limit for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Up to 28 years as on 31.12.2025. Upper age relaxation: OBC(NCL): 3 years; SC/ST: 5 years; PwBD: 10 years (UR), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST); Ex-SM: As per rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with minimum 60% or equivalent CGPA + Valid GATE-2026 Score in corresponding paper (EE/EC/CE/CS).
What is the selection process for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
GATE-2026 Score (85%), Group Discussion (3%), Personal Interview (12%), followed by Document Verification and Medical Fitness.
What is the last date to apply for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Tentative March 2026 for POWERGRID application (after GATE-2026).
What is the total number of vacancies for POWERGRID Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Tentative vacancies in Electrical, Electronics, Civil, and Computer Science disciplines (exact details in separate notification in Feb/March 2026).